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Fun for kids and adults!

We have been visiting Story Land since our kids were infants and toddler, there is fun for everyone. There are family restrooms and nursing stations around every corner. Negative side there are designated smoking areas around the park, as a nonsmoker and an asthmatic I do not like this.

Tips for Families

Pack a lunch to bring in the park or enjoy in your car. Also look for special dates which allows anyone who enters after 3pm FREE admission the next day! That gives you 2 extra hours to explore the park!

Topsfield, Massachusetts

My ratings by kids age

WE LOVE STOR YLAND

Our trip to Story Land turned out to be one of the highlights of our family adventures. The park is designed with the little ones in mind. Story Land is a nice way to combine reading skills with family fun. Most of the attractions are designed for the young traveler and they all seemed to love the simplicity of it. The park features story book characters such as Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs and Pinocchio. My son loved telling the story of The Three Little Pigs while looking at 3 real live pigs in their respective houses. He got to climb inside a huge pumpkin while he recited Peter , Peter , Pumpkin Eater. The Three Bears house allowed him to act out the whole story in which he is the star. The attractions are large and brightly colored against the backdrop of NH's White Mountains. The Polar Coaster is a fun penguin themed "starter" roller coaster. One of my son's favorite rides was The Farm Tractor where the cars are propelled along a track and he really thought he was driving. The whole family loved climbing up the hill to visit Heidi's grandfather and go on the Cuckoo Glockenspiel ride ( spinning cups). We found the food prices to be quite reasonable. There was very little "extras" to pay for so once in the park, you don't have to keep shelling out money. The park offers shows and play areas too. Overall, we were thrilled with Story Land. One of the best pieces of advice i received when my son was young. "Don't go to Disney, Go to Story Land instead." The lines are shorted, the admission is cheaper and the little ones enjoy it as much as the Big Parks.

Tips for Families

Take advantage of entering the park after 3:00 and getting a full day the next day for the price of one admission. When the park first opens, head to the back and work your way to the front. You will be going against the crowds and save time. Bring a stroller as supply is limited. Practice your rhymes and classic stories beforehand so that you can recite them along with your child as you visit the attractions.

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Local Summer Fun for Families With Young Kids

Story Land, in Glen, New Hampshire, is a great place for families with young kids. My children were 5 and 7 on our last trip, and both enjoyed the rides and shows. The park can be done in a day or two, making it a great spot for a long weekend.

Tips for Families

Guests who arrive within three hours of closing receive a pass to return another day.

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Annual Summer Day for young kids

This is the place to go with young kids. Forget the high prices of Disney, it's easy to get around, clean and has lots to do for young kids. If you buy your ticket after 3pm, the next day is free so you can stay at one of the many family friendly hotels nearby (We've stayed at the North Conway Grand and been thrilled with it)

Tips for Families

Pack a lunch! The food is yuck and the lines are long - get into the shaded area to eat and enjoy your food from home- you'll be glad for the nourishment as you walk!